Livestock

The platform will provide a structured system for recording animal information and tracking livestock throughout their production and movement.

Kenya has no effective ASF treatment or commercially available vaccine, making early detection, movement controls and farm biosecurity critical.

TruValue was developed to provide beef and dairy producers with balanced nutrition, standardised quality and consistent feed availability.

The government will allocate KSh1.5 billion (US$11.6 million) for vaccines, veterinary medicines, lab supplies, mobile clinics and emergency response equipment.

The total project cost is estimated at US$12.3 million.

EHUA plans to source up to 100,000 tonnes of soybeans annually, producing soybean oil and protein-rich meal for feed.

The allegation against OBP is that it bought FMD vaccines from Biogénesis at R45 (US$2.81) per dose and sold them for between R70 (US$4.37) and R130 (US$8.12) per dose.

Lumpy skin disease is mainly insect-borne, causing fever, skin nodules, weakness and reduced milk production. It does not affect humans.

BAITS provides authorities with livestock registration and ownership records and supports the management of movements and other animal-health information.

Stronger research links could help livestock farmers adopt new technologies and access timely information on animal health and farm management.